07-27-2022 09:09 PM
Hello!
I recently purchased imageClass MF743Cdw. I was under the impression that I could print to it using my iPadAir 4 or my iPhone even if I had no network. We have no wifi here . . . I just have data on my Apple devices. We will be able to get fiber wifi in a month or so, but in the meantime, is it possible to print with no network?
At one point, I was able to print a couple of things off a jump drive, but for some reason I can’t now.
Is there a way to physically connect my devices to the printer’s USB port to print? Do I need a certain type of cord besides a regular USB plug with my iPhone?
Thank you for any info you can provide. You can tell I’m not too savvy when it comes to understanding networks, etc.
Suzi
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07-27-2022 10:02 PM - edited 07-27-2022 10:02 PM
AirPrint requires your Apple devices and printer to be on the same WiFi network. See Apple's Support Article for details.
When you connect your Apple devices to say a Mac via USB, the devices act as sort of a peripheral. Same for a printer connected via USB to a computer. So Apple devices connected to the printer would be like two peripherals connected to each other. Thus, I don't believe that would work at all and I'd actually advise against doing that.
07-28-2022 09:37 AM
Greetings,
Ricky is correct. The devices must be connected to a network. Only other way is from a USB Stick.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
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07-27-2022 10:02 PM - edited 07-27-2022 10:02 PM
AirPrint requires your Apple devices and printer to be on the same WiFi network. See Apple's Support Article for details.
When you connect your Apple devices to say a Mac via USB, the devices act as sort of a peripheral. Same for a printer connected via USB to a computer. So Apple devices connected to the printer would be like two peripherals connected to each other. Thus, I don't believe that would work at all and I'd actually advise against doing that.
07-28-2022 09:37 AM
Greetings,
Ricky is correct. The devices must be connected to a network. Only other way is from a USB Stick.
~Rick
Bay Area - CA
~R5 C (1.0.7.1) ~RF Trinity, ~RF 100 Macro, ~RF 100~400, ~RF 100~500, ~RF 200-800 +RF 1.4x TC, BG-R10, 430EX III-RT ~DxO PhotoLab Elite ~DaVinci Resolve ~ImageClass MF644Cdw/MF656Cdw ~Pixel 8 ~CarePaks Are Worth It
07-28-2022 10:35 AM
Thank you, guys, for your expertise! That will save me from wasting more time trying to do what wouldn’t work! 🙂
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